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The Shinkansen Tour

Value: Save up to 58%!

The cheapest way to travel Japan - better value than a JR Rail Pass! An amazing price available only to overseas visitors to Japan.

Ease: Instant Booking!

Instant one-click online booking. Forget the hassle of buying travel tickets and reserving hotels rooms. Your tickets will be sent to you the day before your trip, wherever you are: just pick up and go!

Choice: Variety of locations and accommodation

Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone, Osaka, Hiroshima, Takayama... not to mention the best of Japan's hidden onsen resorts. With a total of 130 courses and hundreds of different plans, we will always have the best choice for you, whether you are traveling for business or pleasure.

Fantastic rates on all routes! Example:Tokyo - Kyoto*
Regular return ticket + hotel ¥32,440
The Shinkansen Tour ¥19,500

What is "The Shinkansen Tour"?

"The Shinkansen Tour" is a bullet train + accommodation bargain travel package exclusively for overseas visitors to Japan. Developed as a joint project between JTB Global Marketing & Travel, Japan's leading travel agency, and JR Central, which operates the "Tokaido Shinkansen", this travel package offers great value travel and accommodation. We are here to help make your visit to Japan unforgettable!

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THE SHINKANSEN TOUR JR JTB

*N.B. Price comparison based on a (tourist class) reserved seat on a standard Hikari Shinkansen plus one night's accommodation at the Karasuma Kyoto Hotel.

Destination Map

  1. Move the cursor over your desired destination on the map to see a pop-up window listing possible tour start-points.
  2. Click on your desired destination on the map and a list of the relevant tours will appear below.

Tokyo

From Kyoto

Free Plan Tokyo from Kyoto

From JPY 21,500
A great bargain plan that includes Kyoto-Tokyo return shinkansen tickets + accommodation in Tokyo! See Mt. Fuji as you ride the bullet train!

Free Plan Tokyo, Fuji & Hakone from Kyoto

From JPY 46,500
Travel from Kyoto to Tokyo by shinkansen. Two days free to explore Tokyo, followed by an English guided sightseeing tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone on day three, and return trip to Kyoto by shinkansen.

From Osaka

Free Plan Tokyo from Osaka

From JPY 22,500
A great bargain plan that includes Osaka-Tokyo return shinkansen tickets + accommodation in Tokyo! See Mt. Fuji as you ride the bullet train!

Free Plan Tokyo, Mt.Fuji & Hakone from Osaka

From JPY 47,500
Travel from Osaka to Tokyo by shinkansen. Two days free to explore Tokyo, followed by an English guided sightseeing tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone on day three, and return trip to Osaka by shinkansen.

From Nagoya

Free Plan Tokyo from Nagoya

From JPY 21,100
A great bargain plan that includes Nagoya-Tokyo return shinkansen tickets + accommodation in Tokyo! See Mt. Fuji as you ride the bullet train!

Free Plan to Tokyo Disney Resort(R) by Hikari Super Express

From JPY 19,900
A day-return plan that includes Nagoya-Tokyo return shinkansen tickets PLUS Tokyo Disneyland® 1-Day Passport tickets. If you would also like to visit Tokyo DisneySea®, please notify our customer support desk (support@japanican.com) prior to booking.

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Kyoto

From Tokyo

Free Plan Kyoto One-Way by Hikari Super Express

From JPY 14,500
A great bargain plan that includes a one-way Tokyo-Kyoto shinkansen ticket + accommodation in Kyoto from only JPY 14,500!
(Click here to find out the difference between Hikari and Nozomi shinkansen.)

Free Plan Kyoto One-Way by Nozomi Super Express

From JPY 16,500
A great bargain plan that includes a one-way Tokyo-Kyoto shinkansen ticket + accommodation in Kyoto. Ride the Nozomi to experience the true speed of the bullet train!
(Click here to find out the difference between Hikari and Nozomi shinkansen.)

Free Plan Kyoto by Hikari Super Express Standard

From JPY 19,500
Save up to 40%! This, our No. 1 most popular package, includes Tokyo-Kyoto return shinkansen tickets + accommodation in Kyoto. See majestic Mt. Fuji as you ride the bullet train!

Free Plan Kyoto by Hikari Super Express Early Rise

From JPY 19,000
The Early Rise option on our No. 1 most popular package not only lets you make the most of your time in Kyoto, but also saves you JPY 500! Includes Tokyo-Kyoto return shinkansen tickets + accommodation in Kyoto.

Free Plan Kyoto by Nozomi Super Express Standard

From JPY 23,500
A great bargain plan that includes return Tokyo-Kyoto shinkansen tickets + accommodation in Kyoto. Ride the Nozomi and experience the true speed of the bullet train!

Free Plan Kyoto by Nozomi Super Express Early Rise

From JPY 23,000
The Early Rise option not only lets you make the most of your time in Kyoto, but also saves you JPY 500! Get the Nozomi to be transported from Tokyo to Kyoto in what feels like an instant!

Free Plan Kyoto 1 day by Nozomi Super Express -with Kyoto Morning Tour-

JPY 23,900
This day-return package from Tokyo to Kyoto is a great option for travelers with limited time. Once you arrive, a half-day sightseeing bus tour will allow you to get around and enjoy Kyoto's highlights.

Japan's Three Best Scenic Location Amanohashidate 2 days

JPY 40,000
Amanohashidate: a romantic land created by legend and steeped in tradition. This package allows visitors to stay at the major Miyazu Royal Hotel resort that overlooks Amanohashidate, one of Japan's Three Scenic Wonders.

Free Plan Hakone & Kyoto 3 days

From JPY 26,900
This package leaves from Tokyo and includes overnight stays in both Hakone and Kyoto, taking visitors along Japan's sightseeing "Golden Route". A highlight to savor is the commanding view of Lake Ashino offered from the onsen baths of the Hakone Prince Hotel.

Free Plan Kyoto & Hiroshima by Nozomi Super Express Standard

From JPY 37,900
This highly recommended package offers visitors a round trip from Tokyo to the ever-popular and historic destinations of Kyoto and Hiroshima. Not only does this package offer a great price, but also the ease and convenience of only having to purchase one ticket!

Free Plan Kyoto & Hiroshima Nozomi Super Express Early Rise

From JPY 37,400
Leave Tokyo on the Early Rise course and have the chance to walk around Kyoto's quiet streets in the early morning sun.

From Kyoto

Japan's Three Best Scenic Location Amanohashidate 2-Day

From JPY 20,500
Amanohashidate: a romantic land created by legend and steeped in tradition. This package allows visitors to stay at the major Miyazu Royal Hotel resort that overlooks Amanohashidate, one of Japan's Three Scenic Wonders.

From Nagoya

Free Plan Kyoto from Nagoya

From JPY 11,400
A great bargain plan that includes Nagoya-Kyoto return shinkansen tickets + accommodation in Kyoto!

Free Plan Kyoto 1 day from Nagoya -with Kyoto Morning Tour

JPY 11,900
This day-return package from Nagoya to Kyoto is a great option for travelers with limited time. Once you arrive, a half-day sightseeing bus tour will allow you to get around and enjoy Kyoto's highlights.

Free Plan Kyoto & Hiroshima 3 days from Nagoya

From JPY 31,400
This highly recommended package offers visitors a round trip from Nagoya to the ever-popular and historic destinations of Kyoto and Hiroshima. Not only does this package offer a great price, but also the ease and convenience of only having to purchase one ticket!

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Osaka

From Tokyo

Free Plan Osaka by Hikari Super Express Standard

From JPY 23,600
A great bargain plan that includes Tokyo-Osaka return shinkansen tickets + accommodation in Osaka! See Mt. Fuji as you ride the bullet train!

Free Plan Osaka by Hikari Super Express Early Rise

From JPY 23,100
The Early Rise option not only lets you make the most of your time in Osaka, but also saves you JPY 500! This popular package includes Tokyo-Osaka return shinkansen tickets + accommodation in Osaka.

Free Plan to Universal Studios Japan(TM) Standard

From JPY 29,400
This great-value plan includes Tokyo-Osaka return shinkansen tickets + accommodation at the Hotel Granvia Osaka, as well as a 1-Day Pass for the Universal Studios Japan (TM) theme park!

Free Plan to Universal Studios Japan(TM) Early Rise

From JPY 28,900
This great-value plan includes Tokyo-Osaka return shinkansen tickets + accommodation at the Hotel Granvia Osaka, as well as a 1-Day Pass for the Universal Studios Japan (TM) theme park! The Early Rise option allows you to not only get in the park earlier, but also gives you a JPY 500 discount!

From Nagoya

Free Plan to Universal Studios Japan(TM)

From JPY 22,400
This great-value plan includes Nagoya-Osaka return shinkansen tickets + accommodation at the Hotel Granvia Osaka, as well as a 1-Day Pass for the Universal Studios Japan (TM) theme park!

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Hakone

From Tokyo

Onsen Experience Hakone Yumoto 2 days -Ryokan Stay HOTEL NAMPU SO-

From JPY 19,900
A special kind of experience unique to Japan; surround yourself with nature at the traditional Hotel Nampu So ryokan and enjoy the relaxing waters of the renowned Hakone onsen area.

Free Plan Hakone & Onsen -The Prince Hakone-

From JPY 10,990
The popular onsen resort area of Hakone sits at the foot of Mt. Fuji and is surrounded by luxuriant nature. Luckily for visitors, this stunning and serene area is within touching distance of Tokyo. A highlight to savor is the commanding view of Lake Ashino offered from the onsen baths of the Hakone Prince Hotel.

Free Plan Hakone & Kyoto 3 days

From JPY 26,900
This package leaves from Tokyo and includes overnight stays in both Hakone and Kyoto, along Japan's sightseeing "Golden Route". A highlight to savor is the commanding view of Lake Ashino offered from the onsen baths of the Hakone Prince Hotel.

From Kyoto

Free Plan Tokyo, Mt.Fuji & Hakone from Kyoto

From JPY 46,500
Travel from Kyoto to Tokyo by shinkansen. Two days free to explore Tokyo, followed by an English guided sightseeing tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone on day three, and return trip to Kyoto by shinkansen.

From Osaka

Free Plan Tokyo, Mt.Fuji & Hakone from Osaka

From JPY 47,500
A great bargain plan that includes Kyoto-Tokyo return shinkansen tickets + accommodation in Tokyo! See Mt. Fuji as you ride the bullet train!

From Nagoya

Free Plan Hakone & Onsen 2 days from Nagoya

From JPY 16,900
The popular onsen resort area of Hakone sits at the foot of Mt. Fuji and is surrounded by luxuriant nature. Luckily for visitors, this stunning and serene area is within touching distance of Tokyo. A highlight to savor is the commanding view of Lake Ashino offered from the onsen baths of the Hakone Prince Hotel.

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Hiroshima/Miyajima

From Tokyo

Free Plan Hiroshima by Nozomi Super Express Standard

From JPY 30,900
This package is highly recommended for travelers wishing to visit the popular destination of Hiroshima from Tokyo. With return Tokyo-Hiroshima shinkansen tickets + accommodation included in the price, this great value package makes it really easy to get to see Hiroshima's historic buildings and the unmissable UNESCO World Heritage Site of Miyajima.

Free Plan Hiroshima by Nozomi Super Express Early Rise

From JPY 30,400
The Early Rise option not only lets you make the most of your time in Hiroshima, but also saves you JPY 500! See Hiroshima's many historic buildings and the unmissable UNESCO World Heritage Site of Miyajima.

Free Plan Kyoto & Hiroshima by Nozomi Super Express Standard

From JPY 37,900
This highly recommended package offers visitors a round trip from Tokyo to the ever-popular and historic destinations of Kyoto and Hiroshima. Not only does this package offer a great price, but also the ease and convenience of only having to purchase one ticket!

Free Plan Kyoto & Hiroshima Nozomi Super Express Early Rise

From JPY 37,400
Leave Tokyo on the Early Rise course and get walk around Kyoto's quiet streets in the early morning sun.

From Kyoto

Free Plan Hiroshima from Kyoto

From JPY 20,500
This package is highly recommended for travelers wishing to visit the popular destination of Hiroshima from Kyoto. With return Tokyo-Hiroshima shinkansen tickets + accommodation included in the price, this great value package makes it really easy to get to see Hiroshima's historic buildings and the unmissable UNESCO World Heritage Site of Miyajima.

Japan's Three Scenic Location Miyajima 2-Day from Kyoto

JPY 34,000
With this package, visitors can stay at the Aki Grand Hotel next to the island of Miyajima--one of Japan's Three Scenic Wonders. The crimson torii gate rising out of the sea in front of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Itsukushima Shrine is an absolute must-see for any visitor to Japan.

From Osaka

Free Plan Hiroshima from Osaka

From JPY 19,500
This package is highly recommended for travelers wishing to visit the popular destination of Hiroshima from Osaka. With return Osaka-Hiroshima shinkansen tickets + accommodation included in the price, this great value package makes it really easy to get to see Hiroshima's historic buildings and the unmissable UNESCO World Heritage Site of Miyajima.

From Nagoya

Free Plan Hiroshima from Nagoya by Nozomi Super Express

From JPY 24,400
This package is highly recommended for travelers wishing to visit the popular destination of Hiroshima from Nagoya. With return Nagoya-Hiroshima shinkansen tickets + accommodation included in the price, this great value package makes it really easy to get to see Hiroshima's historic buildings and the unmissable UNESCO World Heritage Site of Miyajima.

Free Plan Kyoto & Hiroshima 3 days from Nagoya

From JPY 31,400
This highly recommended package offers visitors a round trip from Nagoya to the ever-popular and historic destinations of Kyoto and Hiroshima. Not only does this package offer a great price, but also the ease and convenience of only having to purchase one ticket!

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Hida/Takayama

From Tokyo

Free Plan Takayama 2 days

From JPY 28,900
With this package, the adventure begins as soon as you board the train--feel the speed of the shinkansen that whisks you from Tokyo to Nagoya, and then sit back and relax as you watch Inuyama Castle and the Kiso River float by on the way to Takayama. Feel yourself transported to another time while walking around the historic townscape and bustling morning markets of Takayama.

Onsen Experience Hida/Takayama 2 days -Luxury Ryokan Stay WA NO SATO-

JPY 66,000
This package allows visitors to stay at the high-class, authentic Japanese ryokan, Wa no Sato, on the outskirts of Hida Takayama. The ryokan's eight luxury guest rooms are set against a vast natural landscape, on a site of almost 50,000 square meters. A fire burns in the hearth of the lobby, and a waterwheel gently turns in the river that runs through the premises. And the food served here, made using seasonal ingredients, is truly exquisite.

From Kyoto

Free Plan Takayama 2-Day from Kyoto

From JPY 21,500
An incredible offer that includes Kyoto-Takayama return train tickets + hotel accommodation from only JPY 21,500! Enjoy interacting with the locals in the midst of the historic townscape and bustling morning markets of Takayama.

From Osaka

Free Plan Takayama 2-Day from Osaka

JPY 22,500
An incredible offer that includes Osaka-Takayama return train tickets + hotel accommodation from only JPY 22,500! Enjoy interacting with the locals in the midst of the historic townscape and bustling morning markets of Takayama.

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Atami Onsen

From Tokyo

Onsen Experience Atami 2 days -Ryokan Stay HOTEL NEW AKAO-

From JPY 18,900
Known as one of Japan's Three Great Hot Springs, Atami Onsen is only 50 minutes from Tokyo by shinkansen. This package includes a stay at the Hotel New Akao, which is an excellent choice for both children and adults alike as it has a private beach, herb garden and all rooms feature a sea-view.

Free Plan Atami & Kyoto 3 days

From JPY 34,400
Come and enjoy one of Japan's Three Great Hot Springs, Atami Onsen, and then travel on to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed temples and shrines of Kyoto the following day. This package allows you a taste of Japan's many delights.

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Hirugami Onsen

From Tokyo

Onsen Experience Hirugami Onsen 2 days -Luxury Ryokan Stay SEKITAITEI ISHIDA-

JPY 75,000
Tucked away in Hirugami Onsen, in a hidden corner of Nagano Prefecture, is the authentic Japanese-style Sekitaitei Ishida luxury ryokan. This package allows visitors to come and stay overnight and enjoy one of the nightly traditional arts performances held on the ryokan's Noh stage. On the following day, visitors can take their time and relax, as they do not have to leave the ryokan until 13:00.

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Arima Onsen

From Tokyo

Onsen Experience Arima Onsen 2 days -Luxury Ryokan Stay HYOE KOYOKAKU-

JPY 60,000
This package allows visitors to stay at the luxury 650-year-old Hyoe Koyokaku ryokan in the Arima Onsen area, which itself is famous as being one of Japan's Three Old Hot Springs. Hyoe Koyokaku ryokan is well-known for its beautiful gardens and, despite being quite a large establishment, still offers visitors a warm, personal welcome.

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Toba Onsen

From Tokyo

Onsen Experience Toba 2 days -Luxury Ryokan Stay YUME YUKA-

JPY 53,000
This package includes a one-night stay at the luxury Yume Yuka ryokan, which is located at the tip of the Shima Peninsula. All eight rooms at the ryokan have their very own private open-air onsen bath and feature stunning sea views. The ryokan is also a working fisherman's residence, so guests staying here will be treated to a variety of fresh and delicious seafood.

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